Thomas Tuchel caused a debate among three supporters of the lions when he revealed his England first squad for its next 2026 World Cup qualifiers last week.
The veteran stars like Kyle Walker and Jordan Henderson, who play outside England, had entered the twilight of their respective races, made the list.
There was also a retreat for Marcus Rashford, who found a way after leaving Manchester United to join Aston Villa on loan.
The tastes of Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest and Callum Hudson-odoi were left out, despite their impressive way on the English upper flight, since they sought to qualify for the Champions League.
Many felt aggrieved by the stars, which also included Tottenham Djed Spence, and resorted to social networks to vent their frustrations with Tuchel.
But were they right to do so? Well, our Sofascore friends have provided the final list of which players should (and should not) have been included.
Thomas Tuchel appointed his first squad as manager of England last week before two World Cup qualifiers
Jordan Henderson was one of Tuchel's surprise teams for games against Albania and Latvia
England's stars have been training this week before the meeting with Albania on Friday
Goalkeepers
Tuchel Picks: Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, Dean Henderson, James Trafford
Sofascore picks: Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, James Trafford
In his squad announcement, Tuchel chose to name four goalkeepers despite the fact that England played only two games during the March holidays: Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, Aaron Ramsdale and James Trafford.
Sofascore statistics suggest that the German coach has done so with respect to his selection, the four players being the best qualified this year.
However, the statistics suggested that only three goalkeepers are needed for the next matches, with Newcastle Nick Pope that fell short.
Its average rating of 7.05 of this season is improved by Ramsdale (7.08), Trafford (7.08) and Pickford (7.21).
Jordan Pickford is the best qualified English goalkeeper this season, according to Sofascore
Defenders
Tuchel Picks: Dan Burn, Levi Colwill, Marc Guehi, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Myles Lewis-Skellly, Tino Livrament
Sofascore picks: James Tarkowski, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guehi, Charlie Cresswell, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Rico Lewis, Dan Burn, Tyrick Mitchell
This is where things get complicated.
According to Sofascore, there are a number of notable omissions when it comes to Tuchel's defensive teams for this month's world cup qualifiers.
His statistics suggest that the tastes of Levi Colwill, Ezri Konsa and Reece James should not have been called and, on the other hand, offered some interesting names.
They claim that, in the central defense, the best options would have been James Tarkowski, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guehi and Charlie Cresswell.
Tarkowski from Everton and Adarabioyo de Chelsea have been an integral part of the success of their respective sides throughout the campaign and had bad luck to get lost.
Statistics show that Chelsea Defensor Tosin Adarabioyo should have received a shock call
Levi Colwill was selected by Tuchel, but the numbers suggest that he should have stayed out
The qualifications claim that Djed Spence has been one of the best English backs in the five best leagues in Europe
Meanwhile, the defender of Toulouse, Cresswell, obtained a surprising cry to be included after accumulating an average rating of 7.18 for his exhibitions in the French league.
Since he joined the French attire of Leeds last summer, the 22 -year -old has made 24 appearances for the team that currently feels tenth at the league table.
Meanwhile, statistics also suggest that Tuchel was wrong to select people like Kyle Walker and Myles Lewis-Skellly for the next matches.
The qualifications claim that Djed Spence, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Dan Burn and Tyrick Mitchell have been the best English backups of the five best leagues in Europe.
Spence, particularly, will feel hard after shining for Tottenham on the left and right side amid his continuous struggles for injuries.
There was also no space for Livramento or Jarell Quanseah on the Sofascore list.
Midfielders
Tuchel Picks: Eberrechi Eze, Morgan Gibbs-White, Jordan Henderson, Curtis Jones, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers
Sofascore picks: Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Eberrechi Eze, James Maddison, Morgan Gibbs-White
Move to the center of the field and it is fair to say that Tuchel made some good calls.
Jude Bellingham would have been one of the first names in the first list of squadrons of England in Tuchel
The Tottenham star, James Maddison, was not called by Tuchel for the two qualified clashes
The Eberrechi Eze selections, Morgan Gibbs-White, Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice and Morgan Rogers are backed by statistics.
But Sofascore statistics say James Maddison should have been included. The Tottenham star has a 7.31 rating so far this season, with only Gibbs -White (7.30) of Forest, a late call in the midst of injury concerns about Palmer, under it on his list.
Palmer (7.61) and Bellingham (7.54) are the two best qualified midfielders in the Tuchel team, according to their figures.
Sofascore believes that Tuchel was wrong to choose Jordan Henderson, possibly the most controversial selection of England's manager, and Curtis Jones.
The former Liverpool midfielder Henderson has fought against Ajax, but the German was approved for the next parties, with the decision made by generalized criticisms.
But Tuche said: 'I think his career and the way he plays now and is imposed on Ajax is so impressive.
'It is based on the character, personality and energy it brings to the team. For me, Jordan is a similar call for the same reasons that give Burn. They carry these values on their shoulders and carry their teams.
'It is absolutely reliable what they contribute in terms of energy and this is where the approach is also for us to build a strong team and a cohesive equipment. Jordan is a great piece in that puzzle for us.
Morgan Gibbs-White (Center) was a late call amid concerns about Cole Pale de Chelsea
FORWARDS
Tuchel Picks: Jarrod Bowen, Phil Foden, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Dominic Solanke
Sofascore picks: Harry Kane, Phil Foden, Callum Hudson-Eodoi, Jarrod Bowen, Anthony Gordon, Dominic Solanke
Tuchel has also followed statistics when it comes to the strikers.
Sofascore believes that the only mistake made by the new manager is to select Marcus Rashford, he remembered the team for the first time in a year, about Callum Hudson-odoi.
Rashford has made nine appearances in all competitions for Aston Villa since he joined the loan of Man United and, although he has not yet scored, the striker has made a valuable contribution, including the notch of four assists.
Nottingham Forest Star Callum Hudson-Anoi can be considered unfortunate not to be included
Instead, Tuchel favored characters like Marcus Rashford, who has been remembered aside
He has shown signs of a Renaissance under Unai Emery, responding impressively to be left out of the Man United team in the last weeks of his time in his childhood club.
And Rashford was rewarded for being one of the main inclusions in Tuchel's first team, but Sofascore statistics say that his place should have gone to Hudson -odoi.
The forest striker is his third highest of the season so far with a rating of 7.18. Only Harry Kane (7.74) and Foden (7.37) have obtained higher.
But the Hudson -odoi form for the Champions League forest, including five goals and two assists, was not enough to get a call.